Green Creek Ws Scs Site 11 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Green Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 2870 feet along the North Fork Little Green Creek. With a storage capacity of 1850 acre-feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation for the local community.

Managed by the TCEQ and designated as a state-regulated structure, Green Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam has a high hazard potential rating and is currently not rated for condition assessment. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam's structural integrity and buttress core type provide stability and resilience against potential risks. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the detailed data on this dam offers valuable insights into its design, purpose, and regulatory oversight, highlighting the critical role it plays in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.

This site serves as a vital asset to the local government and surrounding communities, showcasing the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure. With the dam's location in the Fort Worth District and its contributions to flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation, Green Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a significant example of sustainable water management practices in response to evolving climate challenges and the need for resilient infrastructure in the face of changing weather patterns.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

2870

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK LITTLE GREEN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

37

Nid Storage

1850

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.